NHTSA recall 21V-379: Trailer Hitches

Ford Motor Company · Reported May 24, 2021 · 1 affected model year

Trailer Hitches recall

21V-379
May 24, 2021 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Super Duty F-350 and F-450 vehicles equipped with a fifth wheel left-hand mounting bracket that may be cracked.
Safety risk
A cracked mounting bracket could result in the fifth wheel detaching from the vehicle while towing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the mounting bracket, and replace the bracket if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S23.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V379000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateMay 24, 2021
ComponentTrailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Affected vehicles

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